Regarding home hygiene, it's highly likely that we're all in the same boat; where children live, this can indeed cause some headaches. Despite knowing that a clean and organized home equals a comfortable and relaxing living space where we can unwind at the end of the day, and where unexpected guests won't lead to uncomfortable moments, sometimes control slips through our fingers. Yet home hygiene not only plays a crucial role in terms of comfort but also for health preservation since cleanliness can prevent potential infections and allergic reactions.
Implementation and Safety
Fortunately, maintaining cleanliness at home involves simple and logical steps, easily teachable to children, so you can easily introduce routine practices for execution. In such cases, safety aspects must always be clarified with children, addressing the following:
Use of cleaning products and their dangers. For safety reasons, it's better if hazardous substances are used under your supervision until the child is 12 years old.
Risks of possible injuries. For instance, burns caused by hot water, fractures and bruises occurring during ladder use, carrying heavier/larger objects up and down stairs (e.g., vacuum cleaner, bucket, etc.).
Safe use of electrical appliances. For example, avoiding electric shocks, the combination of electricity and water, etc.
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